Letter requesting the Mayor of Moscow to allow for an unhindered concert-rally “We all live in Khimki Forest!”
August 19, 2010
Complaint regarding the decision by the EIB to grant ArcelorMittal R&D Facility loan
August 17, 2010
The complaint was filed by Client Earth and Bankwatch to the EIB complaint office after the EIB signed a loan to steel giant ArcelorMittal that was still under investigation from a previous complaint.
Bankwatch comments on the EBRD draft financial sector strategy
August 16, 2010
The new draft financial sector strategy of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is of even greater importance during this difficult financial period, but it leaves a number of concerns and open questions unanswered which Bankwatch raises in this document, among others regarding foreign currency lending and lending through financial intermediaries, transition and the role of private equity, gender impacts, tax havens, etc.
Letter to EBRD Chief Economist Erik Berglof regarding the bank’s concept of transition and transition impact
August 11, 2010
Bankwatch is concerned about a lack of opportunities for public engagement in the process of redefining transition and transition impact at the EBRD. We therefore ask how the bank is planning to proceed with following up on a report prepared for the EBRD on Transition and Transition Impact (pdf) and what opportunities are planned for public consultation on the transition concept.
EIB response regarding violent clashes in the Khimki forest connected to the Moscow – St.Petersburg motorway
August 9, 2010
Letter calling on European Commission not to grant Community Guarantee for Moscow-St.Petersburg motorway through Khimki Forest
August 4, 2010
EBRD response letter regarding violent clashes in the Khimki forest connected to the Moscow-St.Petersburg motorway
July 27, 2010
Letter to EBRD and EIB regarding violent clashes in the Khimki forest connected to the Moscow-St.Petersburg motorway
July 26, 2010
On the morning of July 22, members of civil society were attacked by scores of unidentified assailants. The police, called to the scene by the protestors, chose not to interfere. Reports from the ground indicate that clashes continued before the passively observing police eventually arrested local activists.
Letter to EIB and EBRD regarding the logging of trees in the protected Khimki Forest
July 18, 2010
Where are the billions getting lost? Planning and financing of transport infrastructure in Czech republic. Problem analysis and proposals for solutions (in Czech language)
July 15, 2010
